The heart of Whistler is its pedestrianized village stroll providing a safe environment to enjoy fantastic shopping, world-class restaurants, lively nightlife and access to Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. Since the 1970's Whistler Village has seen a dramatic change, from the town's original garbage dump to the world-class village you see now. Situated in the "tourist zone", most properties in the village have restrictive use covenants to ensure there are homes for tourists to rent.